Common use of Medically Unfit to Work Clause in Contracts

Medically Unfit to Work. If the employee is found to be medically unfit to carry out the functions of the position he/she occupies then: (1) the employee and a representative of the Union and the Employer will meet to discuss alternate or rehabilitative employment, or (2) if other suitable employment with the Employer is not available, the employee will be placed on sick leave until sick leave credits are exhausted or the employee is able to return to work, whichever occurs first; (3) if the employee is unable to return to work the employee can request to be placed on disability leave without pay in accordance with Leave of Absence Article 17.

Medically Unfit to Work. If the employee is found to be medically unfit to carry out the functions of the position position, he/she occupies then: (1a) the employee and a representative of the Union and the Employer will meet to discuss alternate or rehabilitative employment, or (2b) if other suitable employment with the Employer is not available, the employee will be placed on sick leave until sick leave credits are exhausted or the employee is able to return to work, whichever occurs first; (3c) if the employee is unable to return to work the employee can request to be placed on disability leave without pay in accordance with Leave of Absence Article 17.